Half of Us Are Overqualified for Our Jobs

Doing an internship post-college wasn't just the fate of Hannah on Girls—it turns out that nearly half of working college grads in America are considered overqualified for their jobs. Which is seriously scary, right?

In a study conducted by the non-profit Center for College Affordability and Productivity, 48 percent of diploma-carrying adults are working jobs that aren't on par with their educational backgrounds. Researchers explain that, right now, there are just too many college grads and not enough jobs requiring a college degree. One interesting stat from the study: In 1970, less than five percent of retail sales clerks had their bachelor's degrees. In 2010, that figure jumped to 25 percent.

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This trend is likely to continue over the next decade, researchers say, which is pretty depressing. But, at least if you're one of the many people who's working a job that you know you're—to be blunt—too good for, you're not alone. And, while these findings may make you regret shelling out dough for that oh-so-expensive diploma, you might also be comforted by the fact that having your degree does tend to increase your earning potential, according to the Census Bureau. (Bright side?)